Dan sent in this fun how-to on Steve Spangler Science on building an Alka-Seltzer rocket – “What happens when you have a build-up of gas? Don’t answer that question! The gas in question is carbon dioxide and the explosion is nothing short of fun. Warning: It’s impossible to do this activity just once. It is […]
Josh writes – “Motion detectors typically have 4 wire connections. 2 for DC power and 2 for telling you if the circuit is open or closed. Most motion detectors will be a normally open circuit. But check it out with a multimeter. Now you can plug in your mouse to your computer and when someone […]
Jimbo hand carves the most amazing looking crochet hooks that are collected from the branch wood around his ranch in Spokane, Washington. Perfect wooden sculptures for your crafting and a beautiful craft in itself! Link.
Newoz writes – “Having a lot of CDs around with only a few words labeled on a silver faceplate is painful for the eyes. I have come up with an idea, for the last 2 years, of making your own CD cover by using only a few tools, a walkman, a couple of water-based or […]
Angela Moll’s “Secret Diary” is a series of quilts created from screen prints of her actual diaries. The words are illegible but together as a whole evoke meaning into each theme created by Moll. Kim Kight of whipup.net says it best, “Ms. Moll is a young quilter with a background in computers and design. It’s […]
Scott writes – “The Life Size Mouse Trap, a full size version of the classic Milton Bradley board game, is back for a special Tax Man show this Saturday, April 15th in San Francisco.” – Link. Related: Life Size Mouse Trap – Link.
Mattw writes – “What happens when the grid breaks? Communications need to be restored. After Hurricane Katrina hit, BellSouth announced that it would take 3 months to restore phone lines. Volunteers using WiFi gear were able to connect churches and community centers within the first weeks and within three days of setting up an asterisk […]
